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Easy Air Fryer Shrimp (Juicy & Ready in 10 Minutes)

Easy Air Fryer Shrimp (Juicy & Ready in 10 Minutes)

This Easy Air Fryer Shrimp is juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned with simple pantry spices. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a quick, healthy, high-protein recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners, salads, tacos, pasta, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer A 5–6 quart air fryer works well.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For tossing the shrimp with seasonings.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons For accurate seasoning.
  • 1 Tongs For removing the shrimp from the basket.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes if needed.Pat the shrimp dry and place them in a large mixing bowl.Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket.Cook for 5–6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through.Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket.
  • Shake halfway through cooking.
  • Fresh lemon juice adds the best flavor.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.
    Cook the shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque to keep them juicy and tender.